Lee County Criminal Records

Lee County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court and the Sheriff's Office in Leesburg. This southwest Georgia county has a population of about 33,000 and falls under the Southwestern Judicial Circuit. Lee County is next to Dougherty County, and many residents have ties to Albany. The clerk's office stores all felony case filings, while the sheriff keeps arrest and booking records. You can search felony records through the Leesburg courthouse, by phone or mail, or by using state online search tools that include Lee County data.

Lee County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court is the main record holder for felony cases in Lee County. All court filings, from indictments through final dispositions, go through this office. The clerk stores paper and electronic files for every felony case heard in the Lee County Superior Court.

Visit the clerk's office at 100 Leslie Highway, Leesburg, GA 31763. Bring a photo ID. The person's name and date of birth help the staff pull the right files quickly. A case number speeds things up even more. Copies of public records cost $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Call (229) 759-6018 for questions about specific cases or to check office hours.

Lee County is a mid-sized county, so the clerk's office usually has shorter wait times than bigger jurisdictions. Walk-in requests get handled the same day in most cases. You can also send a written request by mail. Include as much identifying info as possible and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return copies.

Lee County Sheriff's Office

The Lee County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail bookings. O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the sheriff to keep a record of every person booked into the county jail. Each booking record lists the person's name, charges, date of arrest, and the court that issued the warrant.

The sheriff's office is at 119 Pinewood Road, Leesburg, GA 31763. Call (229) 759-6042 for inmate information or recent booking data. Arrest records in Lee County are public under state law. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for processing a criminal history request.

An arrest logged by the sheriff does not mean a conviction. The booking record is separate from court disposition records at the clerk's office. If you want to know the outcome of a case, you need the clerk's files.

Searching Lee County Felony Records Online

Lee County does not have its own online case search system. State databases are the best bet for searching from home.

The GDC Offender Query is free. It lists all current and former Georgia prison inmates. Anyone from Lee County who received a state prison sentence will show up. You can search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. The results include charges, sentence details, facility, and projected release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and pulls from the GCIC database. It covers all felony convictions across Georgia. Enter a full name, date of birth, and sex. Results are immediate. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35 allows this data to be released without fingerprint verification. The $15 fee applies even if no record is found.

The Georgia Felon Search Portal shown above is the paid statewide tool for checking felony convictions, including those from Lee County.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority connects all county clerk offices. Lee County is part of this network, which supports electronic filing and helps with statewide record lookups.

Record Restrictions and Access Rules

Lee County felony records are public under the Georgia Open Records Act. Court files, arrest data, and booking logs are all available to anyone who asks. Agencies have three business days to respond.

Some records can be restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If a felony charge was dismissed or not prosecuted, the arrest record may be sealed on request. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecuting attorney handles restriction requests. For older cases, the arresting agency processes the request. Fees can be up to $50, plus state database update charges.

The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, lets eligible first-time offenders seal their records after completing the full sentence. Violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 require a seven-year wait before restriction. Even restricted records remain visible to law enforcement and courts. Most felony convictions in Lee County stay public.

State Resources for Lee County

The Georgia Crime Information Center maintains criminal data from all 159 counties. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33 requires GCIC to keep full criminal history records. Submit a request through the Lee County Sheriff or contact GCIC on your own.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for offenders from any Georgia county, including Lee. The GBI Record Restrictions page covers the rules for sealing criminal records in the state.

State systems may not reflect the latest filings at the Lee County Superior Court. For the most current record, call the clerk at (229) 759-6018.

Cities in Lee County

Lee County includes Leesburg and several smaller towns. All felony cases are handled by the Superior Court in Leesburg. Albany, in neighboring Dougherty County, is the closest qualifying city. No cities within Lee County meet the population threshold for a separate city page.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lee County. Each has its own clerk of court and sheriff's office that manage felony records separately.